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We seek to understand the symbiosis that exists between religions and other social and cultural systems, and view religion as an embedded phenomenon, one that cannot be studied apart from its surroundings.

Upcoming Events

A painting of a mushroom surrounded by two sillhouettes of faces
Sun, March 1 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Event Start Time: 6:00 pm
Event Location: Global Gallery Coffee Shop
manuscript page from Tyndale's New Testament
Fri, March 6, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: 311 Denny Hall
Center for the Study of Religion, No More Than a Page
Mon, March 9, 2026
A person with a grey beard and glasses, Michael Swartz
Thu, March 12, 2026
Event Start Time: 9:15 am
Event Location: 18th Ave Library, Room 350

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James Dennis LoRusso

Spring 2026 Visiting Scholar

The Center for the Study of Religion (CSR) will continue its visiting scholar program this February, hosting Dr. James Dennis LoRusso, program director of religious studies in the Department of…

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Religious Field Trips: Undergrads Visit Ohio Religious Organizations

By Ciara Bernal

In November 2025, 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the "Introduction to Comparative Religions" course had the opportunity to visit four religious organizations throughout Central Ohio. The…

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The 2025 Davis Colloquium: Christianity and Healing

By Ciara Bernal

The 2026 Don and Barbara Davis Colloquium on Christianity was held on on Friday, October 24 in the OSU Thompson Library. This year’s topic, "Christianity and Healing," explored the relationship…

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Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion

By Ciara Bernal

On November 21, 2025, CSR Director Isaac Weiner spoke at a pre-conference workshop for directors of centers of religion and public life at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR)…

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